The Comprehensive Plan is a broad, living document that serves as a blueprint for the community's development. Divided into sections known as elements, the Comprehensive Plan sets the Goals, Policies and Objectives for the city's overall development. The Comprehensive Plan can be accessed from the Planning and Zoning home page.

The future land use designation identifies a property's particular development potential under the city's Comprehensive Plan. There are land use designations, for example, that identify whether a property has the potential to be developed with residential, commercial, or industrial land uses.

The future land use of a property is a very general category of the type of development intended for a property. The zoning designation is a detailed description of the types of uses allowable on a property.

The city's Future Land Use Map (FLUM) is located under the "Maps" portion of this website. The FLUM identifies the various land uses under the city's Comprehensive Plan for properties throughout the city. The future land use designation identifies a property's particular development potential. There are land use designations, for example, that identify whether a property has the potential to be developed with residential, commercial or industrial land uses.

The approved site, master or landscape plan can be obtained through the Planning and Zoning Division by completing an Information Request Form which is located on the "Forms and Applications" portion of this website. The completed form must be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Division offices.

Surveys are required for many applications. A survey is normally part of a transfer of ownership papers. If structural work has been permitted by the city in the past, it is possible the survey in on file with the city. Contact the Building Division at (561) 791-4000 to determine if they have a copy on file. If no survey is located and is required, a survey must be performed by a licensed surveyor.

The zoning designation is a detailed description of the types of uses allowable on a property. The future land use of a property is a very general category of the type of development intended for a property.

The city's Zoning Map is located under the "Maps" portion of this website. The Zoning Map identifies the zoning designation for properties throughout the city. A detailed description of these categories is found in the city's Land Development Regulations (LDR). The LDR can be accessed from the Planning and Zoning home page.

A property's zoning designation can be determined by using the Zoning Map. After determining the zoning designation for a property, Article 6, Tables 6.4-1 or 6.8-2 of the Land Development Regulations (LDR) can be utilized to review allowable uses. The LDR can be accessed from the Planning and Zoning home page.

An overlay zoning district is an additional district established by the zoning regulations that may be more or less restrictive than the primary zoning district. Where a property is located within an overlay district, it is subject to the provisions of both the primary zoning district and the overlay district. Where the provisions are in conflict, the overlay district governs. These districts are described in Article 6 of the city's LDR.

• EOZD – Equestrian Overlay Zoning District
• LROZD – Little Ranches Equestrian Overlay Zoning District
• RROZD – Rustic Ranches Equestrian Overlay Zoning District

A Zoning Conformation Letter is normally used to have the city confirm in writing that a particular use is permitted on a specific property. Depending on the request, the response may take up to 15 working days and costs $150. Additional research may be necessary and is billed at additional cost. You will be notified prior to the research if additional fees are required.

A "Special Permit Use" allows a special use of property, such as: a special event, an accessory dwelling, a security caretaker quarters, grooms quarters or temporary sales. A "Private Temporary Stabling Special Permit Use" is used for temporary stabling.

"Special Use Permit" and "Private Temporary Stabling Special Permit Use" applications can be downloaded here. Applications must be submitted in person at the new City Hall at 12300 Forest Hill Blvd.

Although the city does regulate the size and number of stables on a property, it does not control the number of horses allowed on a property. Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control Division (561) 233-1200 should be consulted for questions concerning animal welfare.

Yes. The proposed color must match a color on the city's approved paint palette. Paint permit applications can be downloaded from the "Forms and Applications" portion of this website. Applications must be submitted in person at the Planning and Zoning Division offices. It is also recommended you obtain approval from your homeowners association (if applicable).

Setbacks vary throughout the city. It is recommended you contact the Planning & Zoning Division to obtain setbacks for a specific property.

An appointed board of residents who is responsible for overseeing the architectural design, colors, materials and signage for residential and non- residential developments.

A check list of required materials is included on the application found in the "Forms and Applications" portion of this website. Applications must be submitted in person at the Planning & Zoning Division offices.

Signage requirements for the city are found in Article 7, Chapter 14 of the Land Development Regulations (LDR). The LDR can be accessed from the Planning and Zoning home page.

Yes. A "Temporary Sign Permit" allows signage for seven days. A "Temporary Sign Permit" application can be found in the "Forms and Applications" portion of this website. Applications must be submitted in person at the Planning & Zoning Division offices.

A permit is required to remove any tree/palm within the city. Vegetation Removal Permits applications can be downloaded from the "Forms and Applications" portion of this website. Applications must be submitted in person at the Building Division.

Landscaping requirements for the city are found in Article 7, Chapter 3, Section 7.3.6.C of the Land Development Regulations (LDR). The LDR can be accessed from the Planning & Zoning home page.

Because specific requirements for a non-residential property vary, it is recommended you contact the Planning & Zoning Division for specific information.